Washington high school basketball archive photos

By By CASEY MCNERTHNEY

on March 10, 2013 9:21 PM

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The caption for this March 14, 1963 photo captions read, “Mike Acres of Blanchet stepped to the free-throw line with regular game-time elapsed yesterday and sank a one-and-one free throw to give the Braves a heart-stopping, 36-35, victory over the powerful Renton Indians. Above, calm Mike is seen swishing the deciding point, and a moment later he was being borne atop the shoulders of his hilariously happy Blanchet students. The win put the Braves into today’s semifinals.” Jim Miller scored the basketball that tied the game at 35, and a Renton player fouled Acres on the way down. The Braves went on to win the 1963 state title, and it remains the only one in school history. less

The caption for this March 14, 1963 photo captions read, “Mike Acres of Blanchet stepped to the free-throw line with regular game-time elapsed yesterday and sank a one-and-one free throw to give the Braves a ... more

The caption for this March 1954 photo read: “Chelan’s Roy Ross (No. 3) tries in vain to keep the ball inbounds in the Chelan-Zillah State Class B basketball tourney game at Tacoma Thursday. Number 7 is Mike Katsoras of Zillah. Zillah won 75-71." less

The caption for this March 1954 photo read: “Chelan’s Roy Ross (No. 3) tries in vain to keep the ball inbounds in the Chelan-Zillah State Class B basketball tourney game at Tacoma Thursday. Number 7 is Mike ... more

This March 1935 photo shows the Yakima basketball team that beat Prescott. Left to right are Coach Art Cheyne, Bryant Russell, Don Dwinnell, John Crim, Kenneth Warren, Cassius Dolquist, Bill Sherman, Albert Rooney, and Art Berg. Berg and Dolquist were selected all-tournament players." less

This March 1935 photo shows the Yakima basketball team that beat Prescott. Left to right are Coach Art Cheyne, Bryant Russell, Don Dwinnell, John Crim, Kenneth Warren, Cassius Dolquist, Bill Sherman, Albert ... more

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This March 1954 photo shows Bill Lee of the Garfield High School band.

This March 1954 photo shows Bill Lee of the Garfield High School band.

Photo: John "Hack" Miller/seattlepi.com File

This March 1954 photo shows Bill Lee of the Garfield High School band. Photo-4308762.58192 - seattlepi.com

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The caption for this March 1953 photo read: “West Valley’s Ed Luedtke (7) tries for a jumping backhand shot in opening game of the State High School Basketball Tournament at UW Pavilion against White River. Other players include White River’s Don Kovacevich (24), Harold Hickenbottom (third from right) and Don Blakely. At right is O’Brien (3), West Valley." less

The caption for this March 1953 photo read: “West Valley’s Ed Luedtke (7) tries for a jumping backhand shot in opening game of the State High School Basketball Tournament at UW Pavilion against White River. ... more

This March 1950 photo caption read: “Rich Mead (11) of Wa-Hi is putting up a shot, but is being pushed and held by Capt. Dick Walker (15) and Bill Coordes of Toppenish, during action in their state tourney game. Partially visible in the background are Frank Deymonaz (7) or Top-Hi and Harlow Tucker (77) or Walla Walla. Wa-Hi won, 45-29.” less

This March 1950 photo caption read: “Rich Mead (11) of Wa-Hi is putting up a shot, but is being pushed and held by Capt. Dick Walker (15) and Bill Coordes of Toppenish, during action in their state tourney ... more

This original caption for this March 16, 1952 photo read: “Mt. Vernon and Yakima prep starts stretch for the rebound in their second-round game in the State Tournament in Edmundson Pavillion here. Yakima’s Al Perry missed the basket and Darrow Wilson (88) of Mt. Vernon seized the ball. Others identified at Mt. Vernon’s Dick Moore (99), Nelson (8) and Daryl Lee (22). Yakima’s Perry (14), Mt. Vernon’s Butch Walters (77) and Yakima’s Jerry Lay (15)." less

This original caption for this March 16, 1952 photo read: “Mt. Vernon and Yakima prep starts stretch for the rebound in their second-round game in the State Tournament in Edmundson Pavillion here. Yakima’s ... more

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This previously unpublished P-I photo doesn’t have information on the game or caption, but indicates it was taken during a high school state basketball tournament on March 18, 1948.

This previously unpublished P-I photo doesn’t have information on the game or caption, but indicates it was taken during a high school state basketball tournament on March 18, 1948.

This March 1951 photo caption read: “Bell Medin of Ballard goes in for an underhand shot and is fouled by Jim Van Zee (31) of South Kitsap. Others are South Kitsap players Bob Gehring (left); Cliff Payseno (behind Medin) and Ray Wagner (34). Ballard won the game and remained in (the) tournament.” less

This March 1951 photo caption read: “Bell Medin of Ballard goes in for an underhand shot and is fouled by Jim Van Zee (31) of South Kitsap. Others are South Kitsap players Bob Gehring (left); Cliff Payseno ... more

The caption for this March 1950 photo read: “The high school basketball tournament which opened at Edmundson Pavilion on Wednesday had plenty of color and action. Above is the Lincoln High rooting section in which the boys wore white caps. Below is Jay Dishnow of the Lynx just after he got a rebound. At the left is Bellingham’s Delano Kjorvestad. Lynz won 52-39." less

The caption for this March 1950 photo read: “The high school basketball tournament which opened at Edmundson Pavilion on Wednesday had plenty of color and action. Above is the Lincoln High rooting section in ... more

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This March 1954 photo caption read: “Don Marler, Wapato guard (No. 3) goes up for a one-handed push shot against Everett in the opening game of the State High School Basketball Tournament Wednesday. In on the play are Everettt’s Pete Cupic (66) and team captain Bill Wilkerson (11). Wapato won 56-42." less

This March 1954 photo caption read: “Don Marler, Wapato guard (No. 3) goes up for a one-handed push shot against Everett in the opening game of the State High School Basketball Tournament Wednesday. In on the ... more

This photo was saved in the Post-Intelligencer's high school state basketball tournament folder, but has no identifying information. It was not published in the P-I.

This photo was saved in the Post-Intelligencer's high school state basketball tournament folder, but has no identifying information. It was not published in the P-I.

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The caption for this March 1949 photo read: “There were thrills and heartaches aplenty yesterday at Edmundson Pavillion as the opening games in the state high school basketball tourbnament got under way. Here is an action scene in the Longview-Walla Walla thriller, which was won by Longview. Left to right are Warren Morris, Longview (10); Larry Morrison, Walla Walla (33); Bill Millette, Longview (11); Phil Brown, Longview (6), and Terry Lynch, Walla Walla (99)." less

The caption for this March 1949 photo read: “There were thrills and heartaches aplenty yesterday at Edmundson Pavillion as the opening games in the state high school basketball tourbnament got under way. Here ... more

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This March 1954 photo caption read: “Walter Clark, president, presented the 101 Club Trophy to Len Saalwaechter (left) and Bruno Boin, coach and star player, respectively, of the state champion Franklin Quakers. The award was made at the annual 101 Club prep banquet Wednesday night at the WAC." less

This March 1954 photo caption read: “Walter Clark, president, presented the 101 Club Trophy to Len Saalwaechter (left) and Bruno Boin, coach and star player, respectively, of the state champion Franklin ... more

The caption for this March 13, 1953 photo read: “Renton’s George Strugar, powerful center, evades interference from Elma’s Gary Nelson to pop in a field goal as Renton upset pre-tourney favorite Elma, 34-40. Others in this action photo in the state Class A tournament at the Pavilion are Keith Tonkin (75) of Renton, and Wendell Weld (8) of Elma." less

The caption for this March 13, 1953 photo read: “Renton’s George Strugar, powerful center, evades interference from Elma’s Gary Nelson to pop in a field goal as Renton upset pre-tourney favorite Elma, ... more

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The caption for this March 13, 1953 photo read: “Renton’s... Photo-4308778.58192 - seattlepi.com

The original caption read: “Wapato was the first team to score a victory in the 1954 tournament. Front row, left to right, Norval Paul, Don Marler, Bob Early, Don Ibatuan, Ron Reed. Back cow, from left, Don ... more

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The caption for this March 1954 photo read: "Louis Nelson, who toots for the Sousaphone in the Highline band, still has enough wind to sound off for the Pirates as they defeat Wapato in the quarter-finals."

The caption for this March 1954 photo read: "Louis Nelson, who toots for the Sousaphone in the Highline band, still has enough wind to sound off for the Pirates as they defeat Wapato in the quarter-finals."

The caption for this March 1964 photo read: “Friday’s No Good News Day: At least not fot these Cascade rooters as they watch in glum silence last night at Edmundson Pavilion as their Bruins go down to a lop-sided 42-29 defeat at the hands of Roosevelt in a Region I AA battle. The loss puts the Everett team out of the running for any shot at the state title." (Marks were made by a P-I photo editor. less

The caption for this March 1964 photo read: “Friday’s No Good News Day: At least not fot these Cascade rooters as they watch in glum silence last night at Edmundson Pavilion as their Bruins go down to a ... more

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This March 1954 photo caption read: “Student rooters form a colorful part of the state basketball extravaganza which got underway Wednesday morning at Hec Edmundson Pavilion." (Marks were made by a P-I photo editor.) less

This March 1954 photo caption read: “Student rooters form a colorful part of the state basketball extravaganza which got underway Wednesday morning at Hec Edmundson Pavilion." (Marks were made by a P-I photo ... more

This March 1951 photo caption read: “Here are two Everett yell yeaders giving out with some sideline jitterbugging during afternoon contests at Edmundson Pavilion. Everett was doing all right at the tiem, but lost to North Central, 47-42." (Marks were made by a P-I photo editor.) less

This March 1951 photo caption read: “Here are two Everett yell yeaders giving out with some sideline jitterbugging during afternoon contests at Edmundson Pavilion. Everett was doing all right at the tiem, but ... more

The caption for this March 12, 1953 photo read: “Spiral Bosley of Renton goes up for a two-pointer to aid the Indians 60-37 defeat of Cleveland in the prep cage meet at Hec Edmundson Pavilion Thursday night. Trying to defend against Bosley is Dan Niksich (33) and Dick Stuns (42). The Indians advanced into the semi-final round and will play Elma Friday night." less

The caption for this March 12, 1953 photo read: “Spiral Bosley of Renton goes up for a two-pointer to aid the Indians 60-37 defeat of Cleveland in the prep cage meet at Hec Edmundson Pavilion Thursday night. ... more

This is a previously unpublished photo from March 1953 showing West Valley in the State high school basketball tournament at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. But the original print doesn’t not have identifying information. less

This is a previously unpublished photo from March 1953 showing West Valley in the State high school basketball tournament at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. But the original print doesn’t not have identifying ... more

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This March 1948 state tournament basketball photo shows South Kitsap and Central Valley at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, but the players aren’t identified.

This March 1948 state tournament basketball photo shows South Kitsap and Central Valley at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, but the players aren’t identified.

This March 1946 photo caption read: Bremerton Wildcats close in on the hoop as Don Ellis (24) back to camera, catches a pass from Louie Soriano (7). No. 10 is Rusty King, Bremerton ace. Anacortes Seahawk players in the picture include Rodney Dewar (33), Gene Lungard (55) John Jurkovich (88) and Robert MacCready (99). Bremerton won the game, 34 to 31." less

This March 1946 photo caption read: Bremerton Wildcats close in on the hoop as Don Ellis (24) back to camera, catches a pass from Louie Soriano (7). No. 10 is Rusty King, Bremerton ace. Anacortes Seahawk ... more

This March 1954 photo caption read: “Auburn’s bench gives the team vocal support. The Trojans from the Puget Sound Conference defeated Wapato, 58-52, in overtime Friday to assure themselves a place among the top eight teams in the basketball tourney at Edmundson Pavilion." (Marks were made by a P-I photo editor.) less

This March 1954 photo caption read: “Auburn’s bench gives the team vocal support. The Trojans from the Puget Sound Conference defeated Wapato, 58-52, in overtime Friday to assure themselves a place among ... more

This March 1954 photo caption read: “St. Patrick’s Jim O’Rourke (No. 14 with ball) draws a bead on the basket in the first half of St. Pat’s game with Zillah in the Class B basketball tournament Friday. O’Rourke made the shot. St. Patrick’s No. 10 is Jerry Anhorn. Zillah players are Chuck Miszeteer (10), Dave Schmidt (5) and on the floor is Bob Lagenvall. St. Pat’s won, 57-55." less

This March 1954 photo caption read: “St. Patrick’s Jim O’Rourke (No. 14 with ball) draws a bead on the basket in the first half of St. Pat’s game with Zillah in the Class B basketball tournament Friday. ... more